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Top Honeymoon Destination In India - Part I

By Super Admin

India, the mystical east has become one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world today. The enchanting land from mountains to beaches, to forts and gardens, has drawn couples worldwide to start their relationship with a romantic essence. Here is the list of secluded, exotic, warm and romantic honeymoon destinations in India. A manoeuvre for newly wed couples to celebrate marriage!

Kashmir - A paradise on earth
Kashmir has all the features, which newly wed couples, look for. It is serene and blessed with scenic beauty, which is just enchanting to view and make love. The best tourists places are Pahalgam-the valley of shepherds, Mughal gardens, Sonemarg, Gulmarg, Srinagar, Jammu, Ladakh and Dal Lake.

Kashmir is also a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Muslims. The holy shrine of Shaktism Vaishno Devi shrine nestled in Trikuta is one of the most visited religious sites in the world. The Hazratbal Mosque, on the banks of the Dal Lake is believed to have the sacred hair of Prophet Muhammad.

Srinagar in Kashmir is a small city with beautiful garden. The most prominent visit by most of he tourists here would be to Dal Lake, which is famous for shikaras or houseboats. Srinagar also owns traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. Outside the city you can find the beautiful Shalimar gardens created by Jehangir, the Mughal emperor in 16th century. The other fascinating places in the close vicinity include Chasma Shahi (the royal fountain), Pari Mahal (the place of the fairies), Nishat Bagh (the garden of spring) and the Nashim Bagh. The highest temperature here doesn't not exceed 25 degree Celsius even during the hot summer.

So, book the luxurious hotels in Kashmir for all the vivid experience of beauty, exploration, lovemaking, cutie cuddling under the cover and the divine blessing of almighty for a new journey that you are planning to start.

Darjeeling - Queen of the hills
Darjeeling, a land of natural beauty with picturesque tea plantation is idle for celebrating marriage. It spreads its majestic landscape with ample opportunities for adventure sports. It meets the interest of those couples who are adventurous and love to explore new land. In the days of clear cloud Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest can be viewed from here.

The tiger hills, Himalayan zoo, Buddhist temple and monasteries and the tea gardens are the famous tourist places. If you are planning your honeymoon from April to June or September to November this is the right place to visit.

All range of accommodations are available in Darjeeling from Rs. 350 to Rs. 2200. Many forest guesthouses are also available for that placid lovemaking. Sterling Darjeeling, Hotel Sinclairs and May Fair Hill Resort are one of the best hotels to stay in.

Shimla and Mussoorie:
Shimla and Mussoorie are the other two hill stations worth visiting. These hills will again give you the opportunity to stay close to nature. You can wander with your sweetheart along winding hill roads and view the most soothing green forests. For couples who do not want to be disturbed by anybody you can opt for variety of hill resorts in different hill stations situated in a calm place away from the city. Shimla is surrounded by thick growth of oak, pine, deodar and rhododendron forest. You can view the snow covered high ranges towards the north. You can hear the sounds of streams and swaying fields in the valley.

Some of the interesting spots in Shimla are elegantly carved St. Michael's Chatedral, Kufri, Jakhoo hill, Annandale, Chadwick Falls and Mashobra. In Mussoorie you can see the holy and mighty river Ganga from one end of the ridge and river Jamuna from the other. The sporty couples can enjoy adventure sports of different kinds. To visit these places plan your honeymoon on mid April to mid July or September to mid November.

These are all about some of the best honeymoon destinations in India read other honeymoon destination in the next article.

Story first published: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 14:10 [IST]